In the crazy world of celebrity, a few unusual baby name choices are to be expected! But are they as popular with BabyCentre parents as they are with celebrities?

To find out, we surveyed BabyCentre parents about their favourite celebrity names. Here is the run-down of their top five choices, and their least favourite names.

What were the most popular celebrity baby boys' names?

The year 2013 has seen a host of weird and wonderful names for newborn sons, from Klay Anthony to Ace Knute. However, claiming top spot in the hearts of BabyCentre parents is little Noah, the son of Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato. Noah has been immensely popular throughout 2013, and has climbed five places to reach the top 10.

Runner-up to the main prize is Prince George Alexander Louis. This mini royal rocks up traditional baby name favourites, which parents loved, but it seems that copying the name of the new royal for their own sons was not a popular move. George fell seven places over 2013, while Louis dropped down three places. Alexander was the only name to buck the trend, gaining four positions.

Elton John and David Furnish's son Elijah was the next most popular name. Elijah has seen a surge in popularity recently and has moved up 37 places. This rise reflects the popularity of traditional, biblical names for boys.

Not all BabyCentre parents preferred the traditional route. The fourth most popular celebrity name was Rex Rayne, the son of Fearne Cotton and Jesse Wood. However, it seems that while some parents liked the name, they weren't that willing to choose it themselves. Rex only managed to limp into the top 300 boys' names.

Another unconventional name was Axl Jack, the son of Fergie and Josh Duhamel. This was the fifth favourite name of BabyCentre parents. However, while Jack is a popular choice, Axl has made no impression on the baby name chart at all.

What were the most popular celebrity baby girls' names?

The top scoring celebrity name for a daughter was Florence Aurelia Alice, the baby of Jake and Harriet Humphrey. Florence has been a popular choice for many parents in 2013, but it hasn't been as strong as in previous years. The name has slipped 12 places since 2012.

The second favourite name chosen by celebs was Everly, the daughter of Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan. Older names like Everly have really made a comeback in the girls' name charts over the last few years, and 2013 is no exception. Variations of Everly did well in the charts; Evelyn rose by 15 places, while Eve gained 21 places to make a new entry among the top 100.

In third place, the parents surveyed were torn between the charms of Alaia-May and Luna. Using May, or Mae, as part of a hyphenated name has been a fashionable trend during 2013, with variations such as Lily-Mae and Isla-Mae scattered throughout the chart. It seems that proud parents Rochelle and Marvin Humes hit upon the right trend!

Simple, pretty names like Luna have seen a real rise in the charts. Names honouring the great outdoors have also been a fashionable choice, with Summer and Ivy holding their own in the top 100.

In fourth place was Lilly Allen and Sam Cooper's baby Marnie Rose. Vintage names like Marnie are proving to be very fashionable, with options such as Elsie and Eloise moving into the top 100 names.

The fifth most popular name was Ariana Siena, the daughter of Imogen Thomas and Adam Horsely. Overall, the name Ariana has not fared well during 2013, and has dipped lower in the top 200 names. However, while their first name choice may have been a miss, their middle name selection of Siena tapped into popular trends. During 2013, Siena has shifted up 13 places and now sits a little outside the top 30 names.

Which boys' names were less popular?

One of the names that found less favour from BabyCentre parents was Vince and Kyla Vaughn's son Vernon Lindsey. While many old names are enjoying a comeback, Vernon is failing to capture parents' attention, despite tapping into the trend of using a surname as a first name. Perhaps this is because Vernon was the name of Harry Potter's uncle, making it an unappealing name for the time being.

Another name that BabyCentre parents didn't fall in love with was Phaedra, the second son of Peaches Geldof and Thomas Cohen. Mythological names were a key trend of 2013, which makes the unpopularity of Phaedra surprising. However, Phaedra's story of spurned love and suicide is a dark one, which may have put parents off.

Lastly, Ace Knute, the son of Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson, failed to capture the hearts of parents. Perhaps the combination of two unusual names made the name difficult for other parents to identify with.

Which girls' names weren't as popular?

The announcement that Kim Kardashian and Kayne West's daughter would be named North was met with a mixed reaction from the public. BabyCentre parents also found the name an unusual choice and placed it further down their list of favourites.

Another name that BabyCentre parents found less appealing was Azura Sienna, the daughter of Alesha Dixon and Azuka Ononye. This is a surprising result, as middle name Sienna is riding high in the baby name charts. However, perhaps the similarity of the name Azura to dad Azuka is the reason behind the lesser popularity of the name.

Finally, Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum's choice of Margot for their daughter was not a huge favourite. Although Margot is an elegant name, and fits in with the grandma-chic vibe, perhaps it will take a few more years for the name to become trendy again.

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